I’m making and bottling (jarring) some homemade “grand marnier”. It’ll be ready to drink just in time for fall!

If you’re a DIY food-er, hop to it!

Believe it or not, this was the original inspiration for my blog; two years ago, when my blog was named Conscientious Citizen.

(Source: mantarei87)

Beating the summertime blues with homemade ice cream.

Round One: Bourbon Infused Strawberry.

When you’re up before the cantaloupe flowers have bloomed, go for a run.

Eating rainbows for dinner.

Homemade black bean cheese burger with roasted orange peppers and avocado, corn on the cob, and I also tried my hand at homemade beet and carrot chips (80% success on those).

Breakfast with blueberries in every bite.

When James has a craving for fast food, I do my best to replicate.

Mickey D’s has got nuthin’ on my free range chicken ‘nuggets’ and homemade BBQ sauce.

Thursday night bowling with SBJ.

Giving new life to burnt out light bulbs from work.

There she is.  Slightly naked, yet unashamed.

Just give her a month or two to start blossoming.  Then she’ll really shine!